Beyblade Burst (Japanese:ベイブレードバースト,Hepburn:Beiburēdo Bāsuto) is a Japanesemanga and toyline created by Hiro Morita, based onTakara Tomy'sBeyblade franchise. The third series of the franchise, theBeyblade Burst toyline launched on July 15, 2015, while the original manga was serialized inShogakukan'schildren's manga magazineCoroCoro Comic from August 2015 to December 2021 and is compiled into twentytankōbon volumes. Shogakukan's South East Asian branch began publishing it in English in April 2017.[1]
An anime adaptation byOLM premiered on allTXN stations in Japan on April 4, 2016.[2] ADK Emotions NY, Inc. licensed the anime andHasbro licensed the toyline in English; marking the first time in the franchise that an English adaptation wasn't produced byNelvana.[3] The first two series were originally recorded between Vancouver, British Columbia and Calgary, Alberta in Canada byOcean Productions and its sister studio Blue Water. Since the third series; the franchise has been recorded in Los Angeles, California in the United States byBang Zoom! Entertainment. The dub would be one of the final anime voice acting roles ofGabe Khouth who died two years later.[4]
The story revolves around Valt Aoi and his childhood best friend Shu Kurenai, as well as their classmates at the Beigoma Academy school in Japan. Beyond their academic studies, they both share an intense passion for Bey tops, creating a school bey club and challenging one another to battles at their Bey Stadium. As time passes, the friends eventually become rivals as they compete against each other in a competition to claim the title of No.1 Blader in Japan, in the Japan National Tournament Finals, Valt lost to the reigning Japan National Champion Lui Shirosagi.
Valt Aoi, who was a top competitor in the Japan National Tournament, is scouted for the prestigious Spanish team "BC Sol" and heads out to Spain. When he arrives in Spain, he runs into some old friends and meets some new ones who end up accompanying him on his journey. Valt's first battle in Spain leaves his bey, Victory Valtryek, with an opportunity to evolve into Genesis Valtryek, making it stronger. Valt and his friends set their sights on becoming No.1 Blader in the world; however, to qualify for the World League, they must first take the European League by winning team battles against other teams from around the globe. After the victory of BC Sol in the World League, Valt competes in the International Bladers's Cup and manages to defeat Shu Kurenai in the finals to become World Champion.
Two years after Valt Aoi's victory in the International Blader's Cup, the story focuses on Aiger Akabane, a "wild child" that grew up in nature. After battling and losing to World Champion Valt and Wonder Valtryek, he became inspired to become No.1 Blader in the world, along with his Turbo Bey, Z Achilles. He aims to fight stronger opponents in an effort to become stronger himself. To defeat Valt and become new World Champion, Aiger begins his journey.
Valt Aoi has been training the next generation of elite Bladers in Spain's BC Sol. One day, rookie Bladers Dante Koryu and Delta Zakuro witness Valt unleashing his Gamma Bey, Sword Valtryek. To their surprise, Valtryek radiates a golden light as it rockets around the stadium. Inspired by the limitless possibilities of this "Hyper-Flux" state, both Dante and Delta seek the same bond with their Beys. Dante and his Gamma Bey partner, Ace Dragon, set off for Japan, the birthplace of Beyblade. But the path to glory won't be easy; plenty of tough competitors and Gamma Beys stand in their way, among them some of the best to ever let it rip. Dante soon realizes he'll have to do whatever it takes to deepen his bond with Dragon.
From high atop the Blading World reign the Blading Legends, a select group of Bladers who set the standard to which all other hopefuls aspire. No challenger yet has succeeded in breaking through their ranks.
The No.1 Legendary Blader of Blading Legends in the world, Valt Aoi hosts an exhibition match featuring a revolutionary class of Bey: "Lightning Beys". Inspired by the battle, the Hizashi brothers Hikaru and Hyuga issue a challenge: armed with their Lightning Beys, Super Hyperion and Kolossal Helios, this unlikely duo is going to topple Beyblade's ruling elite.
As the Hizashi brothers's challenge envelops the Blading Legends in the world, a new tournament is born to determine who among them is truly the best. In the middle of this mayhem, there lurks a unique Blader shrouded in mystery.
The story centers on Bel Daizora, the leader of the Bey Graveyard "Phantom's Gate". Bel, who holds Quad Bey Destruction Belfyre, declares war on Bladers and Blading Legends across the world. With Ranzo Kiyama and Bashara Suiro, their journey unfolds as Bel advances to becoming the Dark Prince.
The stage is set for a Grand Masquerade Bey Tournament, but the Dark Prince isn't the only belle at this ball. Enter: the masked Blader known as Quadra. Wielding her Elemental Bey, Lightning Pandora, Quadra has defeated every foe and including the Dark Prince to come her way. Meanwhile, Quadra's older brother, Pax Forsythe, is busy studying the elemental powers radiating from a series of mysterious ruins nearby. Bel Daizora might be the Dark Prince, but this adventure is full of even darker secrets.
The main protagonist ofBurst andBurst Evolution series. An enthusiatic-11-year old boy, founder and leader of Beigoma Academy Beyclub and leader of BC Sol who dreams of being No.1 Blader in the world.
Shu Kurenai (紅 シュウ,Kurenai Shū) / Red Eye (レッドアイ,Reddo Ai)
Voiced by:Junya Enoki (Japanese);Adrian Petriw (seasons 1-2), Alan Lee (seasons 3, 5-7) (English)
Valt's childhood best friend and main rival. He is a member of Beigoma Academy Beyclub, also one of the Supreme Four and the owner of the beyblade team called Raging Bulls.
Rantaro Kiyama (黄山 乱太郎,Kiyama Rantarō)
Voiced by: Fumihiro Okabayashi (Japanese);Matt Hill (seasons 1-2), Kevin K. Gomez (season 5) (English)
Also known as The Head Honcho or Honcho /The Boss (クミチョー,Kumicho). Rantaro is a member of Beigoma Academy BeyClub and BC Sol as well as a coach for The Bombers. He is also Ranjiro's older brother and Ranzo's cousin.
Ken Midori / Kensuke Midorikawa (緑川 ケンスケ,Midorikawa Kensuke)
Voiced by:Yū Kobayashi (Japanese);Cole Howard (seasons 1-2), Howard Wang (seasons 5-7) (English)
Owner of Sunbat United and leads it to battle in the Beyblade World Championships.
Alexander Shakadera / Kaiza Xhakuenji (灼炎寺カイザ,Shakuenji Kaiza)
Voiced by:Rikiya Koyama (Japanese);Andrew Francis (seasons 1-2), Austin Lee Matthews (seasons 3, 7) (English)
Also known asXander /Xhaka (シャカ,Shaka) is Valt and Shu's childhood friend and rival and the founder and leader of Sword Flames. He is also one of the Supreme Four.
A briefly member of German team, Top Wand, later he joins BC Sol.
Free De La Hoya / Furī Derahōya (フリー・デラホーヤ,Derahōya Furī)
Voiced by:Ryoko Shiraishi (Japanese); Sean Thomas (season 2), Khoi Dao (seasons 3, 5-6) (English)
The No.1 Blader in the world and initial leader of BC Sol until he left and became a member of the Raging Bulls. He eventually returned to Spain and rejoined BC Sol.
The main protagonist ofBurst Turbo series. A hot-headed 11-year old "wild child" who dreams to become World Champion after witnessing the strength of Valt Aoi.
The antagonist ofBurst Turbo series and Phi's younger twin brother. He's one of Turbo 4 and a former World Champion who lost to Valt, who is reclaim his World Champion belt.
The main antagonist ofBurst Rise series and leader of Inferno. He refers himself as theKing of Hell (ヘルの王,Heru No Ō) and theBeyblade King (ベイブレードの王,Beiburēdo No Ō).
The main protagonist ofBurst QuadDrive andBurst QuadStrike series. Also known as theDark Prince /Demon King (魔王,Maō) and leader of the Bey Graveyard "Phantom's Gate".
Ranzo Kiyama (ランソー・キヤマ,Ransō Kiyama)
Voiced by: Fumihiro Okabayashi (Japanese); Luis Bermudez (English)
A Blader from Brazil. He's a cousin of both Rantaro and Ranjiro.
Rashad Goodman (ラシャド・グッドマン,Rashado Guddoman)
Voiced by:Daisuke Ono (Japanese); Jordan Dash Cruz (English)
The main antagonist ofBurst QuadDrive series. Also known as theHigh Prince /Supreme King (覇王,Haō), a member of BC Sol and Bel's arch-nemesis.
05. "Battle Fairy Spriggan, The Iron Hammer of Friendship" (戦闘妖精スプリガン、渾身の鉄槌,Sentō Yōsei Supurigan, Konshin no Tettsui)
06. "The Dashing Valkyrie VS The Impeccable Spriggan, Decided!!" (爆進のヴァルキリーVS無欠のスプリガン、決着!!,Bakushin no Varukirī Bāsasu Muketsu no Supurigan, Ketchaku!!)
07. "Who's the Leader!? Bey Club Formation!!" (部長はだれに!?ベイクラブ結成!!,Buchō wa dare ni!? Bei Kurabu Kessei!!)
39. "Strike God Valtryek, The Super Giant Sword's Full Power Awakening!!" (撃ゴッドヴァルキリー、全力覚醒の超巨大刃!!,Sutoraiku Goddo Varukirī, Zenryoku Kakusei no Chōkyodai Ha!!)
40. "The Return of Nightmare!? The Messenger of Destruction Nightmare Luinor!!" (悪夢再来!? 破壊の使者ナイトメアロンギヌス!!,Akumu Sairai!? Hakai no Shisha Naitomea Ronginusu!!)
41. "Almghty God Spryen Requiem, Complete Battle!!" (全能神スプリガンレクイエム、完壁なる攻防!!,Zen'nōshin Supurigan Rekuiemu, Kan Kabenaru Kōbō!!)
42. "Fierce Training!! Control the Partner's Super Evolution!!" (激特訓! 超進化の相棒制御せよ!!,Geki Tokkun! Chō Shinka no Aibō o Seigyo Seyo!!)
43. "World Tournament's Final, the Best Friend Battle of Destiny!!" (世界大会決勝、運命の親友対決!!,Sekai Taikai Tesshō, Unmei no Shin'yū Taiketsu!!)
SP8. "Ultimate God Bey, Double God Bey!! (Part 1)" (究極の神ベイ、ダブルゴッドベイ!!(前編),Kyūkyoku no Kami Bei, Daburu Goddo Bei!! (Zenpen))
SP9. "Ultimate God Bey, Double God Bey!! (Part 2)" (究極の神ベイ、ダブルゴッドベイ!!(後編),Kyūkyoku no Kami Bei, Daburu Goddo Bei!! (Kōhen))
Ananime television series adaptation was announced on June 18, 2015, byD-rights andTakara Tomy.[36] The anime is produced byOLM and directed byKatsuhito Akiyama with character designs by Toshiaki Ōhashi and Hideki Sonoda handling series composition.[37] The anime aired onTXN between April 4, 2016, and March 27, 2017. An English dub of the anime premiered onTeletoon in Canada on September 10, 2016[38] and onDisney XD on October 2. The dub premiered on9Go! in Australia on 5 December 2016[citation needed] and onDisney XD in the United States on December 19, 2016.[39] An English subtitled version began streaming onDaisuki in the United States on December 27, 2016, from 9:30 am,[40] until the website went defunct in 2017.[41]
On February 11, 2017, it was announced that the anime television series was confirmed for a second season, titledBeyblade Burst God.[42] The season is directed by Kentaro Yamaguchi withKatsuhito Akiyama serving as chief director. Hideki Sonoda and Toshiaki Ōhashi are returning from Beyblade Burst for series composition and character design, respectively. Hiroki Matsuoka is the sound effects director, and Zain Effendi is composing the music.[43] The second season aired between April 3, 2017, and March 26, 2018. An English dub of the anime premiered on Teletoon in Canada on November 4, 2017[44] and on Disney XD in the United States on December 4, 2017.[45]
On February 8, 2018, it was announced that the anime television series was confirmed for a third season, titledBeyblade Burst Chōzetsu.[46] The main staff for the previous series are returning at OLM.[47] The third season aired between April 2, and March 25, 2019. An English dub of the anime premiered on Teletoon in Canada on October 7, 2018[48] and on Disney XD in the United States on December 15, 2018.[49]
On February 15, 2019, it was announced that the anime television series was confirmed for a fourth season, titledBeyblade Burst GT. The series streamed weekly on theCoroCoroYouTube channel, the official Beyblade portal website, and the Takara Tomy Channel between April 5, 2019, and March 27, 2020.[50] Katsuhito Akiyama is the show's chief director, and Ojing is directing the series at OLM. Hideki Sonoda is returning to oversee the series scripts, and Toshiaki Ōhashi is returning to design the characters. d-rights is producing the series.[51] An English dub of the anime premiered on Disney XD in the United States on February 8, 2020.[52]
On March 13, 2020, it was announced that the anime television series was confirmed for a fifth season, titledBeyblade Burst Sparking. The anime aired from April 3, 2020, to March 19, 2021, on the CoroCoro Channel and the Takara Tomy Channel on YouTube. Katsuhito Akiyama is the chief director, and Jin Gu Oh is directing the anime at OLM. Hideki Sonoda is overseeing the series scripts, and Toshiaki Ōhashi is the character designer.[53] An English dub of the anime premiered on Disney XD in the United States on February 20, 2021.[54]
On December 15, 2020, it was announced that the anime television series was confirmed for a sixth season titledBeyblade Burst Dynamite Battle.[55] The anime aired between April 2, 2021, and March 18, 2022, on the CoroCoro Channel and the Takara Tomy Channel on YouTube. Katsuhito Akiyama is the chief director, and Jin Gu Oh is directing the anime at OLM. Hideki Sonoda is overseeing the series scripts, and Toshiaki Ōhashi is the character designer. Frederik Weidmann is composing the music.[56] An English dub of the anime premiered on Disney XD andDisneyNOW in the United States on December 4, 2021.[57]
On December 2, 2022, it was announced a seventh and final season of the seriesBeyblade Burst QuadStrike would be released for the international market in spring 2023.[58] The series premiered onDisney XD on April 3, 2023, and was released onHulu on May 8.[59]
Hasbro and Sunrights are launching the toyline outside of Japan.Toys "R" Us started distributing the toys in Canada in September 2016[60] and Hasbro started distributing the toys in the United States in January 2017.
